The Boy I Love by Hussey, William (9781839134821) | Browns Books
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The Boy I Love : Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Writing 2026

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Lyrical, tender, and incredibly moving. William Hussey masterfully balances brutal realism with pockets of sincere hope and joy - Becky AlbertalliIt’s a tale from the past, with a message for today.

A stunningly poignant, devastating, and ultimately beautiful tour-de-force - Simon James GreenAt just nineteen, Stephen has already survived a year at the front.

Now he is returning to the trenches to lead a platoon, despite his wounds.

Broken-hearted from the loss of his first love, Stephen wonders what he's fighting for.

Then he meets Private Danny McCormick, a smart, talented young recruit.

From their first meeting, there's something undeniable between them – something forbidden by both society and the army.

Determined to protect Danny, Stephen must face down the prejudices and ignorance of his superiors as well as the onslaught of German shells and sniper fire. As the summer of 1916 ticks down to one big push on the Somme, can Stephen and Danny stay together – and will their love save them – or condemn them?

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Product Details
Andersen Press Ltd
1839134828 / 9781839134821
Paperback / softback
823.92
23/01/2025
United Kingdom
English
290 pages
20 cm
Quiz No: 270795, Points 13.00, Book Level 5.90,
Upper Years - Key Stage 3 Learn More

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